Former president of Iran who played a key role in the Islamic revolution of 1979 From the period of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's militant opposition to the Shah's regime in Iran in the 1970s, until his death, at the age of 82, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was one of Iran's major political players. Considered a pragmatic liberal, he had at times been ruthless. His charm and immense wealth gave him a cachet that few other Iranians enjoyed. He grew close to Khomeini during the latter's exile in the 60...
Former president of Iran who played a key role in the Islamic revolution of 1979 From the period of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's militant opposition to the Shah's regime in Iran in the 1970s, until his death, at the age of 82, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was one of Iran's major political players. Considered a pragmatic liberal, he had at times been ruthless. His charm and immense wealth gave him a cachet that few other Iranians enjoyed. He grew close to Khomeini during the latter's exile in the 60...
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